Buck Creek 1 Mine

Buck Creek No 1 is a surface mine in Letcher County, KY, owned by United Coal Company.

Mine Data

 * MSHA ID:	1516812
 * Operator:	Sapphire Coal Company
 * Controller:	United Coal Company
 * Union:
 * County:	Letcher
 * State:	KY
 * Latitude:	37.18
 * Longitude:	-82.79
 * 2007 Production (short tons):	204,379
 * Coal Type:	Bituminous
 * Mining Method:	Surface
 * Mine Status:	Active
 * Average No. of Employees:	 23

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